1. the action of changing something from its original course, meaning, or state to a distortion or corruption of what was first intended
Usage: plural form of perversion
2. abnormal or unacceptable sexual behaviors or practices
Usage: clinical or formal context; can be considered offensive

Examples

• The historian documented various perversions of the original treaty over the decades.
• Political opponents accused each other of perversions of democratic principles.
• The scholar studied perversions of religious texts throughout history.
• Legal experts warned against perversions of justice in the court system.
• The psychologist specialized in treating sexual perversions.
• Media critics pointed to perversions of journalistic integrity in modern reporting.